Slam poetry is an enriching way that people have chosen to perform their poems. It not only focuses on the poetry itself but how it is performed as it adds depth to the poem and develops the meaning behind it. Slam poetry is often emotional and empowering and usually touches on strong subjects such as as racism. It is said to have originated in Chicago in the 1980s and has since spread across the nation, cultivating a large gathering of fans.
Slam poetry would be interesting to cover in class because although we have covered a wide range of written poems, we haven't got to experience how the performance makes a difference in the poem itself. One of the best things about slam poetry is how versatile it is. It is usually performed in a casual setting and aimed at a general audience, which allows everyone to be able to fully understand it. Slam poetry, while a powerful way for people to express themselves, is also a way for people to use their expressive talents to gain recognition. Slam poetry competitions are often judged by how expressive people think the combination of the poem and the presentation of the poem is. Slam poetry, in class, would be an interesting way to study how the presentation of a poem affects the meaning of the poem.
Below are some links to slam poetry performances that stood out to me:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5GxVJTqCNs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSoITsaSs0M&list=RDCMUCVNFnigPkswqzL0s42YN2vQ&index=6
Slam poetry would be interesting to cover in class because although we have covered a wide range of written poems, we haven't got to experience how the performance makes a difference in the poem itself. One of the best things about slam poetry is how versatile it is. It is usually performed in a casual setting and aimed at a general audience, which allows everyone to be able to fully understand it. Slam poetry, while a powerful way for people to express themselves, is also a way for people to use their expressive talents to gain recognition. Slam poetry competitions are often judged by how expressive people think the combination of the poem and the presentation of the poem is. Slam poetry, in class, would be an interesting way to study how the presentation of a poem affects the meaning of the poem.
Below are some links to slam poetry performances that stood out to me:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5GxVJTqCNs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSoITsaSs0M&list=RDCMUCVNFnigPkswqzL0s42YN2vQ&index=6
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